Question

In 2011, Edwin Ryan bought 100 shares of a listed stock for $5,000. In June 2014, when the stock’s fair market value was $7,000, Edwin gave this stock to his sister, Lynn. No gift tax was paid. Lynn died in October 2014, bequeathing this stock to Edwin, when the stock’s fair market value was $9,000. Lynn’s executor did not elect the alternate valuation. What is Edwin’s basis for this stock after he inherits it from Lynn’s estate?
a.$0
b.$5,000
c.$7,000
d.$9,000

Answer 1

Answer:

B) $5,000

Explanation:

Under Section 1014 (a) the basis of any property acquired by a decedent (Lynn) through a gift within 1 year of death and passed back to the donor (Edwin) due to the decedent's death, will be adjusted to the basis immediately prior to the death.

In other words, since Lynn died within 1 year of receiving Edwin's gift, Edwin's basis will be the same as Lynn's basis.